Yellowstone National Park Quiz

When was Yellowstone National Park established?

• 1872

• 1850

• 1920

How many acres does Yellowstone National Park cover?

• 4 acres

• 2.2 million acres

• 7,000 acres

Which states is Yellowstone National Park located in?

• Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana

• California, Nevada, and Utah

• Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico

A __________________ is a pool of water heated by forces beneath the Earth's surface.

• hot tub

• hot spring

• magma

A _____________ is a type of hot spring that erupts, shooting hot water into the air.

• geyser

• A large waterfall

• volcano

How many geysers and hot springs are found in Yellowstone National Park?

• More than 20

• More than 10,000

• More than 7,000,000

The most famous geyser found in Yellowstone National Park is __________________?

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Rushmore

• Old Faithful

Which animals are plentiful in Yellowstone National Park?

• Bison

• Lions

• Kangaroos

What major event happened in Yellowstone in 1988?

• A large earthquake

• A series of wildfires

• A volcanic eruption

What was the condition of the forests in Yellowstone by the next year after the fires?

• Completely destroyed

• Showing signs of new growth

• Covered in snow